Living in Kelly Ridge, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kelly Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Kelly Ridge has 2,825 residents with a median age of 61.7. The median household income is $54,631 (45% lower than the California median), the median home value is $277,600, the median rent is $2,505/month.
Kelly Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 2,825
- Median age
- 61.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $54,631State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $277,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,505/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kelly Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Kelly Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kelly Ridge the median home value is $277,600, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,505 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,813 a month in housing costs.
Kelly Ridge median household income
The median household income in Kelly Ridge is $54,631 and the income per person is $41,627. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Kelly Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,630
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.05
Kelly Ridge demographics
- Population
- 2,825
- Median age
- 61.7
- Under 18
- 8.5%
- 65 and older
- 44.5%
- Households
- 1,377
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 20.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kelly Ridge ›
Education in Kelly Ridge
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Kelly Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kelly Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Kelly Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Ridge | 2,825 | $54,631 | $277,600 | $2,505 |
| Oroville East | 7,504 | $94,512 | $405,400 | $1,211 |
| South Oroville | 2,846 | $65,409 | $261,500 | $1,412 |
| Oroville | 19,752 | $52,270 | $311,600 | $1,093 |
| Thermalito | 6,720 | $54,865 | $254,900 | $1,178 |
| Palermo | 5,266 | $50,588 | $283,000 | $1,135 |
| Berry Creek | 760 | $45,673 | $249,200 | $1,344 |
| Rackerby | 138 | $62,813 | $305,000 | $1,344 |
| Bangor | 597 | $120,347 | $378,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kelly Ridge, CA?
The median household income in Kelly Ridge is $54,631, 45% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kelly Ridge?
The median home value in Kelly Ridge is $277,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Kelly Ridge?
The median gross rent in Kelly Ridge is $2,505 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Kelly Ridge, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Kelly Ridge?
The median age in Kelly Ridge is 61.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Kelly Ridge?
The average commute to work in Kelly Ridge is 25 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kelly Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Kelly Ridge is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kelly Ridge?
27.5% of adults in Kelly Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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